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Mid North Coast · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1921

438 stories in Mid North Coast's papers · page 10 of 22

Self Help. Repairs to Loftus Road

Macleay Argus · Friday 3 June 1921 · page 2

The residents of Upper Belmore River have more than once displayed a spirit of self-help which does them credit, and on Tuesday last gave a fine…

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Motor Car Destroyed

Macleay Argus · Friday 3 June 1921 · page 4

The Chevrolet car of Mr. Mac Scott, of Kempsey,was completely destroyed by fire last Saturday night a few miles outside Kempsey on the road to…

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Train Collides With Norse

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 4 June 1921 · page 4

THE mail train from Sydney was three hours late in arriving at Taree on Monday, and proportionately behind at other stations ahead. The engine struck a horse on…

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Railway Route Inspection

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 7 June 1921 · page 2

Mr. J. J. Fitzgeraid, M. L. A., wired today: Messrs. McClelland, Cleary, Dwyer and myself left Sydney last night on an inspection of the railway…

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Kempsey-armidale Railway Proposal

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 7 June 1921 · page 3

Mr. J. J. Fitzgerald, M.L.A., is in receipt of the following letter from the Under-Secretary, Public Works Department: "With reference to your…

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Bowman Farm Road (To the Editor.)

The Gloucester Advocate · Wednesday 8 June 1921 · page 2

Sir,—Kindly allow me space in your valuable paper to draw the Shire Council's attention to the deplorable condition of the…

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Short Stories. a Tramcar Mistake

The Gloucester Advocate · Wednesday 8 June 1921 · page 1

Two young women boarded a crowded street car, and were obliged to stand. One of them, to steady herself, took hold of what…

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Telegrams. Good Roads Loan. Sydney

Macleay Argus · Friday 10 June 1921 · page 5

Only £500,000 has been subscribed to the Good Roads Loan. If the money is not forthcoming the scheme may be abandoned…

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District Water Supply. Wingham-comboyne Road

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 10 June 1921 · page 4

It Has long since been recognised by every progressive resident of the Manning River District that one of our greatest needs is a good Water Scheme To their credit, be it said, the Wingharn Municipal Council, Taree Muncipal Council, and the Manning Shire Council…

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"Do It Now!" Railways, Roads, Electricity. Scotch Timber Man's Advice. Astounded by North Coast. Interview with Mr. Thomas Chambers. For the MR."Wingham Chrouicle."

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 10 June 1921 · page 2

On Friday afternoon last, writer had the privilege of an interview with Mr. Thomas Chambers (brother of Mr. James T. Chambers, of Wingham). Mr…

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Four Millions Increase. Results of Basic Wage. in Railways and Tramways. Sydney

Macleay Argus · Friday 10 June 1921 · page 5

The Chief Traffic Manager of Railways gave evidence to the Railway Commission yesterday that the basic wage declarations' of 1919 and 1920…

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Wingham Railway League

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 10 June 1921 · page 4

A hurriedly convened meeting of the Wingham Railways League was Held at Wingham on Wednesday, to consider matters in connection with…

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Good Roads. (To the Editor, "M.R. Times")

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 11 June 1921 · page 6

Sir,--The State Government has tackled this urgent business of properly maintaining our public roads. With so much accomplished…

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The Death of Motor Cyclist Parsons

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 11 June 1921 · page 6

AT the inquiry into the death of Harold Albert Parsons, the well-known champion motor cyclist, William Boyle, municipal employee, gave evidence. Witness said…

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Fatal Aeroplane Smash

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 14 June 1921 · page 2

Two people were killed as the result of a flying accident at Gloucester on Saturday. They were Capt. Henry Ryder Hawkins, M.C., Legion of…

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Wingham-comboyne Road

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 14 June 1921 · page 3

Mr. Theo. H. Hill, M.L.A., has received the following:—Your representations—26/5/21—respecting the bad state of the road from…

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Shire Problems. Roads and Wages. Opinions of Mr. Price, M.l.a

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 14 June 1921 · page 3

The difficulties of the Macleay Shire Council were presented to Mr. R. A. Price, M.L.A., at the meeting of the Council yesterday (Monday); by the…

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Mt. George Railway League

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 14 June 1921 · page 2

Some six years ago a large gathering of enthusiasts under the conveyor ship of Mr. Duncan McPherson, met a number of similar spirits at Rocks…

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Aeroplane Smash

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 15 June 1921 · page 2

A wire from Gloucester on Saturday gives particulars of an awful aeroplane smash with fatal results. The occupants of the aeroplane…

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Madman in the Train Trick

The Gloucester Advocate · Wednesday 15 June 1921 · page 2

The "madman in the train trick' was successfully worked in the Glen Innes passenger train a few nights ago. The supposed lunatic…

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